Nicole Riegel’s KiKi Layne-Starrer “Dandelion” Lands at IFC Movies

IFC Movies has secured worldwide rights to Nicole Riegel’s sophomore characteristic, “Dandelion,” a romantic drama led by “Moonlight’s” KiKi Layne. Deadine broke the information. 

Slated for theatrical launch subsequent 12 months, the movie tells the story of Dandelion (Layne), “a struggling however decided Cincinnati singer-songwriter in a downward spiral. She reluctantly takes a last-ditch-effort gig at a motorbike rally in South Dakota the place she meets Casey, a guitarist who walked away from his dream way back. As Dandelion joins Casey’s eclectic and nomadic group of struggling musicians, the kindred spirits make music collectively and strike up an intoxicating whirlwind romance that strikes Dandelion from an obsession with outcomes and a slim view of success to a deeper appreciation of her inventive journey and the invention of a voice that’s authentically her personal,” the supply particulars.

“I’m very excited to convey forth a narrative in regards to the resilience of the human spirit and magic of serendipity taking heart stage,” stated Layne, who’s amongst “Dandelion’s” exec producers. “Music is an integral a part of my life, so having the ability to merge the 2 worlds with my ardour of performing is a dream come true, and I’m thrilled to be in partnership with IFC Movies.”

Riegel, who can also be producing “Dandelion,” described her partnership with Layne as “rewarding” and promised that the starring function “showcases her authenticity and beautiful music talents.”

IFC Movies launched 2020’s “Holler,” Riegel’s characteristic debut, an Indie Spirit-nominated coming-of-age drama a few teenage lady who joins a harmful scrap steel crew within the hopes of paying for her faculty schooling. “After I was a highschool senior, I had a gathering with my steerage counselor. She informed me that I’d most likely by no means go to school, and it was one of the vital discouraging issues that I believe can occur to a teen,” Riegel defined in our unique featurette of the movie. The author-director emphasised, “I would like a number of generations to see this movie and depart the movie desirous to encourage women to dream and have extra.”

“Don’t Fear Darling” and “The Previous Guard” are amongst Layne’s more moderen credit.